Our first weekend back went very well! Thanks to all who came back to in-person Sunday Mass! I totally understand if some of you are cautious because of the pandemic health concerns. As I sometimes say, “We’ll see you when we see you!” Thanks to Zora and Lori for coordinating my very first robocall as your pastor announcing the lifting of the Mass ban. There were 852 actual calls (done in three minutes!). 692 were answered, and 159 were unanswered. Speaking of phone calls, thanks to Zora and members of the ACWC who phoned members, and to Denise, Mary, Sue and Cindy from our Stephen Ministry for making welfare care calls to half of our homebound and elderly parishioners. This may be the birth of a new outreach ministry for our parish! As always, I again thank you for your patience, your faith, and your kindness to me and to each other!

“FAMILIES OF PARISHES”…

This is the next stage of discernment, planning, preparation and launching of our “Unleashing the Gospel” as we continue our missionary journey in the Archdiocese of Detroit. It will affect every parish, including ours. Last Sunday, on the fourth anniversary of Synod 16, Archbishop Vigneron sent a letter to us all, and announced a video introducing “Families of Parishes”, a second video narrating our missionary journey, a set of Frequently Asked Questions, and a link to a new “Family of Parishes” website. Please consult these resources to find out more information. I have received only the same information as you have received. More will come, I’m sure!

WELCOME TO OUR FAITH FAMILY…

At next Sunday’s 11:00 AM Mass, we will receive into our Church four new members through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Following the homily, we will celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation with our catechumens and candidate, and all will receive their First Holy Communion during the Communion Rite. This will extend the length of time at Mass a bit. Please plan ahead!

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Fr. Nick Zukowski

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The Parish Office currently remains closed

All parish activities are currently canceled and will resume once the Stay-At-Home directive expires

Anointing of the Sick will be rescheduled

March Madness Lottery Checks - All winners from the March Lottery will be able to pick up their checks once the parish office reopens

Lay Ministers, see the 5/24 bulletin for the most recent schedule

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration June 5 from noon to 3pm. Benediction at 3pm

The Holiday Giving Program collects shampoo and deodorant in June

All Mass Intentions scheduled from March 14 will be rescheduled as soon as Masses resume

The Sick List will be updated in June. Please call the parish office to add someone to the list

As we are unable to return bottles and cans at this time, we are asking you hold off dropping off any more empties

There will be no vacation bible school this year

Appalachian Mission Trip scheduled for August has been cancelled. We will look forward to a trip next summer.

reflecting the qualities of our patron saint, strive toproclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, celebrate the mystery of God’s love ​in our midst, and serve one another and the wider human community, thus continuing the ​Mission of Jesus Christ.​​- Reviewed and approved by the Parish Pastoral Council June, 2016

​News/Coming Events​

Are you registered at St. Martin de Porres?Do you receive envelopes from us every other month? If the answer is no, then ​more than likely are not a registered parishioner. ​Please click the link to print out our registration form and return it to the parish center.Thank you.And WELCOME HOME!